The Warden | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Reverend Septimus Harding - This character is a kind, mild priest and the warden at Hiram's Hospital.

Dr. Theophilus Grantly, Archdeacon - This character, who is cold and legalistic, is a clergyman in the parish. This character wants to keep the lawsuit against the warden going, excited about smashing the opposition.

John Bold - This character is a Barchester surgeon who decides to reform the corruption at the hospital.

Mary Bold - This character, who is sweet and kind, encourages their sibling to withdraw from a lawsuit.

Eleanor Harding - This character is...
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